Every summer, architects build massive sandcastles for the competition. But there are growing concerns now that the park board is charging thousands of dollars in fees for all beach events in Galveston.
An annual sandcastle competition in Galveston may have crumbled after taking part on the island for nearly 40 years.
Bienvenue said the Galveston Park Board told AIA Houston, which runs the event, that they have to pay $21,000 in fees to return next year. The price is something they said doesn't add up when you calculate how much the city makes in tourism. Because of the event's history, officials say they only asked for a fraction of the total fee, and plan to increase it over time. Officials said they want the competition on the island.
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